Church Walk CofE Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 908 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Walk CofE Primary School
Ulverston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
Ulverston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
| Measure | Church Walk CofE Primary School Ulverston, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston Ulverston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #420 of 2,286 | #1033 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3525 of 15,697 | #8256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 88 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 129.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ulverston | Ulverston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.churchwalk.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.st-marys.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Church Walk CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.0 vs 48.9).
- •Church Walk CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 65%).
- •Church Walk CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston is the larger school with 155 students compared with 88.
- •Church Walk CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Church Walk CofE Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston?
On the Success Index (England), Church Walk CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 48.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Church Walk CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Ulverston and Ulverston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Walk CofE Primary School: 88. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Walk CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston rank in North West?
Church Walk CofE Primary School is 420th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston is 1033rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).